Published May 25. 2021 7:01PM | Updated May 25. 2021 7:44PM
Shayna Jacobs and David A. Fahrenthold, The Washington Post
NEW YORK - Manhattan s district attorney has convened the grand jury that is expected to decide whether to indict former president Donald Trump, other executives at his company or the business itself should prosecutors present the panel with criminal charges, according to two people familiar with the development.
The panel was convened recently and will sit three days a week for six months. It is likely to hear several matters - not just the Trump case - during the duration of its term, which is longer than a traditional New York state grand-jury assignment, these people said. Like others, they spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss an ongoing investigation. Generally, special grand juries such as this one are convened to participate in long-term matters rather than to hear evidence of crimes charged routinely.
Manhattan DA reportedly convened grand jury to hear evidence in Trump criminal probe
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FILE - President Donald Trump listens as Nevada business leaders talk at Trump International Hotel Las Vegas, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
and last updated 2021-05-25 19:28:26-04
The Manhattan District Attorney s Office has reportedly convened a grand jury to decide whether an indictment is warranted against former President Donald Trump.
According to The Washington Post, two anonymous sources who are âfamiliar with the development,â said the panel was recently convened and will sit for three days a week for six months.
The move indicates District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. believes he has found evidence of a crime, if not by Trump then by someone potentially close to him